*SCARCE ENGRAVED KING ALTERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*SCARCE ENGRAVED KING ALTERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355127. Cal. 32-20. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address and model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Front sight has been replaced with a red ivory bead mirrored King front sight and top strap has been machined to accept a white outline adjustable King rear sight. Hammer spur has been altered to the King “Cockeyed” configuration with the spur widened to left side for right hand use. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Last 2 digits of SN are on rear face of cylinder. Revolver has full coverage Wilbur Glahn foliate arabesque engraving with fine punch dot background. Ejector housing, cylinder, front and backstraps are engraved to match. Sides of front sight and ejector rod head are also engraved to match. This is certainly one of Mr. Glahn’s most elaborately engraved pieces. Mounted with Colt medallion 2-pc ivory grips with raised carved ox head on right side. Grip frame is missing grip locator pin. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter dated January 2003 advising that the factory is unable to provide the usual documentation on this revolver. Production book indicates gun was mfg 8-16-33 and sent to shipping 9-6-33. Additionally notation that this gun was factory engraved. Along with the statement indicating shipping records on SAA’s during the period 1933 to 1944 were lost or destroyed. Further details pertaining to this revolver and its shipment are not available. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all orig factory finish with only slight muzzle edge wear. Grips have several age lines, mostly on left side, and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45242 JR7 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1557	$29,325.00	SCARCE ENGRAVED KING ALTERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355127. Cal. 32-20. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, 2-line address and model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Front sight has been replaced with a red ivory bead mirrored King front sight and top strap has been machined to accept a white outline adjustable King rear sight. Hammer spur has been altered to the King “Cockeyed” configuration with the spur widened to left side for right hand use. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Last 2 digits of SN are on rear face of cylinder. Revolver has full coverage Wilbur Glahn foliate arabesque engraving with fine punch dot background. Ejector housing, cylinder, front and backstraps are engraved to match. Sides of front sight and ejector rod head are also engraved to match. This is certainly one of Mr. Glahn’s most elaborately engraved pieces. Mounted with Colt medallion 2-pc ivory grips with raised carved ox head on right side. Grip frame is missing grip locator pin. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter dated January 2003 advising that the factory is unable to provide the usual documentation on this revolver. Production book indicates gun was mfg 8-16-33 and sent to shipping 9-6-33. Additionally notation that this gun was factory engraved. Along with the statement indicating shipping records on SAA’s during the period 1933 to 1944 were lost or destroyed. Further details pertaining to this revolver and its shipment are not available. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all orig factory finish with only slight muzzle edge wear. Grips have several age lines, mostly on left side, and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45242 JR7 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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